Necktie and retainer therefor



1936- A. J. STRAUSS ET AL NEQKTIE AND RETAINER THEREFOR Original Filed June 18, 1932 z/Z JfJ fraz/w I flak? fltiorney Patented Mar. 31, 1936 r s g A 2,035,847

UITED STATES PATENT OFFICE NECKTIE AND RETAINER THEREFOR Alfred J. Strauss and John E. Huhn, Louisville, Ky.

Substitute for application Serial No. 618,031, June 18, 1932. This application September 7, 1935, Serial No. 39,632

1 Claim. (01. 2-153) This invention relates to masculine wearing Figure 1 is a front elevational view showing the apparel and has more specific reference to a unique combination assemblage comprising the made-up neck tie, either of the four-in-hand necktie and collar clip constructed in accordance type or the bow type, and unique complementary with the principles of our invention and illus- 5 retaining means for said necktie. trating how the tie is worn. 5

By way of introduction and in order that a Figure 2 is a rear elevational view showing clear understanding of the invention and its more in particular how the special collar stay unit history may be comprehended, we deem it imor clip is stitched on the knot of the tie.

portant, if not advisable, to mention at the out- Figure 3 is a perspective showing of the clip set that the subject matter of this application per se. 10

is identical with corresponding subject matter Referring now to the drawing by distinguishdisclosed and claimed in a now abandoned but ing reference characters it will be observed in allowed. divisional application filed by us under Figure 1 that the numeral 1 designates the condate of June 18, 1932 and identified as Serial No. ventional collar either of the soft or so-called 618,031, the present application being a subrigid type having the customary down-turned l5 stitute therefor. folds 8. The necktie, which is of the made-up Briefly described the invention herein covered, four-in-hand type, is denoted by the numeral as well as that disclosed in the previous appli- 9 and includes the usual companion aprons ll cation, comprises a combination structure emand I2 coordinated with the standardized knot bodying a made-up necktie of the four-in-hand Ill and the outstanding positioning and stabiliz- 20 type including a knot, aprons, positioning tabs ing tabs l3. carried by the knot and adapted for disposition The ornamental combination collar and tie between the inner and outer folds of a, convenclasp or clip is indicated as a unit by the numeral tional collar, and an adaptor element stitched M. This comprises a comparatively straight to the back of the knot, and an ornamental rerigid bar l5 whose end portions terminate in 25 taining clip attached to said adaptor element, said inturned hook-like curls to function as spring clip serving to retain the tie on the collar as well collar grips. The complemental bar is of a length as to hold the folds of the collar in symmetrical slightly greater than the first-named rigid bar and neat position. I5 and has its central curved portion disposed in It o Wi ho t sayin that ur primary aim contact with the intermediate part of the rigid 30 is to provide an assemblage of this specific clasbar with its end portions [6 flaring outwardly sification which is characterized by simplicity extending beyond th aforesaid grips The and economy, durability from a standpoint of tremiti'es of the ends l6 extend beyond the grips wear, and of such adaptation and special arso as to facilitate engagement and disengagement rangement as to allow the ornamental clip to and satisfactory retention. The superimposed 35 serve as a stay device for the folds of the collar central portions of the two bars are contained as Well as the sO means for supporting the in a sleeve-like attaching member or coupling made-up tie in operative association with said l8 forming a part of a rectangular frame adaptor collar. element IT. The adaptor element is sufiiciently 40 It isamatter of common knowledge that madelarge to project above and below the two bars 40 up ties, four-in-hand and bow type are in extenso that it may be stitched as at l9 to the back of sive use and that ornamental clips and clasps are the knot as shown in Figure 2. When in position independently u e to promote a distinguished the features l5 and I6 extend well beyond the and well groomed ppearance for the wearer and knot so as to conveniently grasp the adjacent it is therefore our aim to combine the two factors edges of the folds 8 of e 00 M as illustrated 45 in such a Way t t ey form collectively an in Figure 1. Hence, as before indicated, the clasp ingenious adaptation characterized y ompactor clip [4 serves as the sole means for holding ness and convenience s a to permit e w the tie in place and obviates the necessity of articles to be sold sat s a y as a single unit. special attaching hooks and the like connectible Other features a d adva e ay becom with collar buttons. The essence of the inven- 50 more readily pp from the following escr ption, however, is in the combination tie and ornation and d aw mental clip and adaptor idea wherein the part I4 In the accompanying illustrative drawing of the clip serves as an ornamental stay for wherein like numerals are employed to designate maintaining the folds 8 of the collar in correct like parts throughout the same: well-balanced and neat wearing relationship. 55

10 if desired.

We claim: An article of manufacture of the classdescribed comprising, in combination, a made-up necktie of the four-in-hand type including a knot, aprons, and positioning tabs carried by the knot and adapted. for disposition between the neck band and outer folds of a conventional collar, an adaptor element stitched to the back of the knot, an ornamental retaining clip attached to said adaptor element, said clip serving to retain the tie on the collar as well as to hold the outer folds of the collar in symmetrical position.

- ALFRED J. STRAUSS.

JOHN E. HUHN. 

